The New York City Police Department on Monday advised people to avoid Times Square in midtown Manhattan "due to an active police investigation." "Avoid the area of West 43rd Street and 7th Avenue in Manhattan

NEW YORK (WJW) — New York City police on Monday morning investigated a potential emergency in Times Square that closed the area to traffic and pedestrians. The New York Police Department posted on social media asking people to avoid the area of West 43rd Street and 7th Avenue in Manhattan.

New York City’s Times Square was cleared on Monday morning after police found what they described as a suspicious package.